I don't wanna get into a motorcycle debate, but let's get into a motorcycle debate. What's the damn point?

Im guessing you've never ridden?

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Never.

And I think I understand the argument you might present. However, I could be wrong.

I just want to understand.

i agree motorcycles are difficult to use in usa because of long distances and speed.Plus it is unsafe to drive on highways.
but in the places where roads are bad,overall speed is slow;petrol cost is high,it is better to use motorcycle.
and that is not far away.
just see this beauty:

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Depends where you go. I visited the Phillipines once. There are about 100 motorcycles on the street to every car. It's cheap transportation everywhere else in the world where they buy $2000 Hondas instead of $20,000 Harley-Davidsons.

If you wanna go somewhere off-road and you have front wheel traction you can basically go anywhere :)

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Military uses them as well.

i know right? why are harleys so fucking ugly and loud? just look at it..its ugly as shit

Ok, I'm gonna break it down for you right now.

1. Harley Dudes - These guys come in all shapes and sizes. And its really a topic in itself. But I'll keep it short. It's a lifestyle that Harley sells. Some guys want to portray that image. From the Hells angle types (total bad ass rebels), to the mid life crisis types and onward to the guys that always wanted a Harley and finally ran into some money being a corporate stooge and purchased their very own.

Purpose: These guys ride to be apart of that legend of Harley. To just cruise and enjoy the wind in your face and sound of your bike. It really is a zen experience for them when they are riding their Harleys. Man and his beast.

2. Crotch Rocket Dudes - These are guys are totally strung out on their own testosterone. There's not too many variables in this category of riders. They usually consist of really buffed out mid 20 somethings popping wheelies down the highway at 60 mph in a Nike tank top with a posse of 7 other meat heads following them. These guys frown upon anyone not riding a crotch rocket. You aren't in the "click", so you're a nobody.

Purpose: These guys are true adrenaline seekers with a strong need for attention. They ride to show off and to break all the rules. These guys are above giving "the wave" (a simple motion of two fingers EVERY biker gives another bikers as they pass each other) - Too cool for that shit! I got my posse behind me and were pushing about 10,000 HP combined, bitch!

3. Vespa/Scooter Dudes - This is usually ridin by your hippy/hipster/alternative lifestyle type of person. This includes, musicians, artists, writers and so on. Usually frugal and opinionated by nature. But they are also cheap and unrealistic. I call them hippies. A scooter is the way to go when your a broke, cheap, opinionated hippy.

Purpose: They have a serious desire to penny pinch and feel like they are also being an "individual" by riding some First Class Grade A piece of shit scooter made 40 years ago because its trendy or cool to own one. They hate paying for gas and other worldly things and do it out of spite. This world, and the gigantic city they chose to live in, has forced them into the need for transportation, and the Vespa or scooter is the smallest form of "giving in" to the system they can find. The big bikes are too much power for these wimps anyway. And they would never consider it. They are kinda like a broke version of a Prius Driver.

4.Custom Chopper Dudes. - They come in all shapes and sizes here too, but these guys are typically right between the Harley and crotch rocket guys in regards to their mentality. You get the Harley type of rider with the crotch rocket type of attitude. So basically, bad ass's with a lot of attitude and testosterone. A Harley rider on steroids. But there is a little bit of a geeky side in their two. Which probably stems from most of them being picked on in school and then toughened up later on in life and have something to prove and a custom chopper is that outlet.

Purpose: Strong sense of competition in these guys. They ride to feel like their bike is the best and everyone needs to know it. Tons of ego and passion.

5. Everyone else. - Bikes are cheap to purchase, cheap to fill up,easy to maintain and easy to park/store. Some people ride them because its all they have to get them from point a to b.

Purpose: They ride them out of necessity, not because of some vision of being a biker. Its just a form of cheap transportation.

I think that pretty much sums it up

+100
this is where demand will be,whether you like it or not

dude
even scooters dont sell well in india.just yday i saw two bajaj scooters sold in scrap

OK, I'll admit to being a number 2 but the adrenaline rush is pretty addictive. In my defense I ride by myself and don't really care what people think of me. The only thing that comes close for me is skiing.

one word , FUN , loved my 1984 yamaha 750 virigo , maroon with gold trim , cruiser, great bike, and had a 1976 honda 754 , and my 1987 harley 883 sportster

Last Edited by 12.21.12 on 05/23/2012 04:37 AM

I overly generalized each category because im lazy and don't feel like breaking it down in great detail. So, its not so bad being a two, lol... they aren't all like that, Just most of them. :D

What the fucxing hell is this

Does it matter really friend! Because whether travelling inside a metal box with 4 wheels or riding on a metal box with two..you still can go further than by foot.

But having both... motorbikes personnally are far more fun and can also go places (and park) where cars can't..bonus. But admittedly interesting, amusing and frustrating in the wet and snow.

when i go to bali i always ride my scooter cuz the other option is sitting in traffic jams all day until yr head explodes

my bike costs less then £10 to fill up

On nice days instead of driving my car to work I ride my motorcycle. It saves me a little on gas and wear and tear on my car - which in the long run costs a lot more to upkeep than my motorcycle.
Plus, motorcycles impact the environment less than larger vehicles.
Also, they are fun to ride.
The events, bike shows, and just meeting random other people on motorcycles and chatting about something you have in common at the gas station or where ever else is fun too.
Another plus is if the SHTF and I need a quick escape on wheels, well I can drive almost anything with wheels.

Although, the down side is the danger. But driving a car is just as dangerous really.

I had one when I was a teenager. It was a lot of fun.

F U N ! ! !

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Used to ride a bike but then I'm frrom the Isle of Man, I would never stop anyone from riding one or think they were somekinf of nonce for doing so, some are a little crazy but when you watch top riders doing upto 6 laps over a 37 mile course on closed public roads at speeds of over 200 mph, 15 mins/lap, you have to give anyone who rides a bike some respect.

Only 3 days to go...

It's a fucxing BS flag.

harleys are badass, its the crotch rockets that are ugly as sin

I'm number 3. Couldnt afford a second car on gas and insurance. My Vespa gets me to work on less than 10 dollars a week and only $400 insurance a year. That makes pretty good sense in my book

The muffler thing...I don't understant why motorcycles have to be so fucking loud.
Kindly muffle your bikes.Please.

BRILLIANT!

However you forgot one category, the Enduro guys.

I ride and Enduro. Basically an offroad dirt bike with turn signals. I love riding since there are few greater rushes. I would have a crotch rocket if the world were going to be fine in the future. But since there is impending collapse, i ride a bike that will literally go anywhere.

My bike is fast and comfortable. It gets about 90 to 100 miles per gallon. It will also climb a 20% muddy grade, forge a 4 foot deep creek, and tear across rough terrain at 50 mph all day long and ask for more. No pig or jack boot on earth could catch me. No matter where i'm at.

I can build a small distillery and run my bike off of moonshine. Or pour a bottle of 151 in the tank and go 40 miles.

To me thats what's important right now. If aliens save the world then i will get this: [link to www.google.com]

I feel sorry for the billions of dumbasses often as I pull loud ass wheelies up in the mountain trails.

So stupid drivers can hear them coming = life saver!

He forgot the Vintage bike folks too.

So, Harleys are only loud if you make them that way,,, It doesn't matter the bike Honda, Yamaha, Harley. Ugly s an opinion, when I was in my 20's I hated Harley's couldn't understand why someone would want one. Now I am 47 and own a Road King classic, after owning every type and make of bike imaginable. The only other bike I would even consider is a BMW. Japaneses bikes are fast and reliable although even the Gold Wing has it problems (wheel bearings).

Bottom line is you have to ride a Harley before making an opinion as after I rode one the first time I was sold.